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Parallel Chord Trusses Replacing Steel Beams The structural shape of parallel chord trusses consists of a combination of rectangles and triangles. The rectangle shape is proficient in resisting...

Screws Capacities – Myths and Mysteries The timber industry has historically experienced a shift in the way we connect timber. We started off by creating marvels using Mortise-Tenon or Dovetail...

Wall Bracing Design Should Be Includedin Structural Design and Listed in Each State Regulations One of the daily responsibilities at Multinail Engineering involves reviewing wall bracing for...

Implementation of LVL intoEngineering Software for Roof Trusses The last few years have seen the increasing use of LVL in the Australian construction industry. It is widely used for beams, lintels,...

Fasteners v/s Nail Plates inLaminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) With the increasing adoption of LVLs in the Truss and Frame industry, there is a growing concern about which Joint Group to apply for the...

Condensation Management in Roof Cavity Condensation in a roof cavity refers to the process by which water vapour in the air inside the roof space changes from a gas into liquid droplets when it...

“Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.” I recently had a moment where I felt just like Rick Blaine in Casablanca, pondering over a coincidence so unlikely and...

​ Fit for Purpose use of Laminated Veneer Lumber (LVL) Our Industry is experiencing a deluge of Engineered Wood Products [EWP], especially LVLs. Both local and overseas manufacturers are offering,...

Gable End Framing Gable ends are a very common way to frame a building end and provide protection from the elements. Considering the load paths for both gravity loads and uplift forces is critical...

Awning Truss Design Considerations An awning truss usually refers to a cantilevered truss with a collinear support configuration, e.g., attached to a vertical wall of a building. You may have seen...